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Bleav in San Diego Baseball
by Bleav
Bleav in San Diego Baseball is the go-to San Diego Padres podcast for fans who live and breathe Padres baseball. Hosted by Alex Miniak, the iconic Voice of Petco Park and MLB The Show, alongside 3x All-Star Padres closer Heath Bell, this weekly show delivers in-depth Padres baseball talk, postgame breakdowns, and exclusive clubhouse stories.You’ll also get interviews with former Padres players and fan favorites, plus the best of San Diego’s fan culture — from local food and drink to the freshest gear in the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Barrio Logan, and beyond.Follow now on Apple Podcasts for the most authentic and entertaining Padres podcast experience. Also available on Spotify and your favorite podcast app — and Bleav in San Diego Baseball with us!
Episodes
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Fan Friday: Tony Gwynn's World Series Homer in the Bronx
Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell revisit Tony Gwynn’s iconic upper-deck home run at Yankee Stadium in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series (10/17/1998). On this Fan Friday episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, they share memories of the legendary swing, discuss Gwynn’s remarkable...
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MLB's Final Four / Baseball's Velocity Arms Race
The Padres may be out, but October baseball rolls on! Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell make the case for adopting one of the four remaining playoff teams: the Brewers, Rays, Guardians, or… dare we say it… Dodgers? From lovable underdogs to bitter rivals, they explore who…
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Fan Friday: Padres-Brew Crew Trivia and Heath Bell's Wild Slide
The Padres may be out of the postseason, but we're keeping the fun alive on Fan Friday! Alex Miniak puts three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell to the test with Padres-Brewers player trivia, featuring familiar names like Trevor Hoffman, Rollie Fingers, Gary Sheffield and Greg Vaughn. Plus, Heath also...
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NLDS Drama in Milwaukee / Kirby Yates Calls It a Career
Does baseball really change in October, or does every little thing just matter more? Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres’ first two NLDS games in Milwaukee, from Mason Miller’s six-out save attempt and Manny Machado’s aggressive baserunning to the decisions…
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Fan Friday: MLB’s Top-Selling Jerseys of 2026
It’s all about the jerseys on a postseason edition of Fan Friday! Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down MLB’s top-selling jerseys of 2026, from Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill to Ronald Acuña Jr., Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani. Which names surprised...
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Padres-Cubs October History / Ian Happ Buys Bleacher Beers
It’s Wild Card week in San Diego, and the Padres and Cubs are adding another chapter to a postseason history that dates back to 1984. Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell revisit the Padres’ first pennant run, the legendary “Cub-Busters,” Steve Garvey's walk-off, Leon Durham's…
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Fan Friday: Trevor Hoffman’s 479th Save, 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago this week (9/24/2006), Trevor Hoffman made history at Petco Park with career save No. 479, becoming MLB’s all-time saves leader. On Fan Friday, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell look back at that moment, Hoffman’s iconic “Hells Bells” entrance, Heath’s memories…
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Padres Postseason Rotation Puzzle / Ichiro Doing Ichiro Things
With October around the corner, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres’ potential postseason pitching rotation (that’s a lot of P’s!). Who follows Michael King in a Wild Card series? Where do Nick Pivetta, Walker Buehler, Robbie Ray and Randy Vásquez factor into…
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Fan Friday: Scouting Miami's Cuban Sandwich
It’s Fan Friday, and Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell are scouting... lunch! They dig into the history and ingredients of the classic Cuban sandwich, debate the Tampa version, play a round of “Fair or Foul” around variations (Mayo? Ew.), and put a Cubano from Havana Grill...
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Padres on a Heater / Manny Machado: Powered by Peroxide
The San Diego Padres are heating up at exactly the right time. Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres’ winning streak, the tightening NL Wild Card race, and what it feels like inside a clubhouse when a team catches fire during a playoff push. Then, is Manny...
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Fan Friday: From RBI Baseball to MLB The Show
Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell celebrate National Video Games Day (9/12) by revisiting the baseball video games they grew up with, from Bases Loaded and RBI Baseball to today’s MLB The Show. Plus, Alex shares his experience as the PA announcer in MLB The Show, Heath reveals…
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Luis Campusano's Case for No. 1 / Umpire vs. the Tilted Cap
Is Luis Campusano the best catcher in baseball right now? Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the San Diego Padres catcher’s remarkable 2026 resurgence, how he stacks up against some of MLB’s best backstops, and what his emergence could mean for top prospect Ethan Salas...
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Padres’ Little Trop of Horrors / Maddux’s Wild First Pitch
Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down the San Diego Padres’ frustrating sweep in Tampa Bay, including costly mistakes, bullpen trouble, Luis Rengifo’s season-ending injury, and Samad Taylor’s heartbreaking late-game misplay. Heath shares a former player’s perspective on...
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Fan Friday: The Coolest Gear from MLB Players' Weekend
Players' Weekend brought out the personality and creativity of MLB players, and on this Fan Friday, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down the coolest Padres gear, best bats, wildest cleats, pop-culture tributes and most creative Players' Weekend designs. Plus, they imagine…
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Tatis Jr. Flips the Power Switch / Saluting the Seidler Legacy
Fernando Tatis Jr. has officially gone from power outage to power surge, earning NL Player of the Week honors after a massive stretch at the plate. Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell break down what changed for Tatis, his renewed power, five-tool impact, and what his resurgence could...
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Fan Friday: "The Peanut Guy" and Vendors of our Youth
This Fan Friday episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball is inspired by Erik Mertens, “The Peanut Guy” of the Tri-City Dust Devils, who recently finished his quest to visit all 237 active Minor League ballparks. Alex Miniak and Heath Bell use his incredible baseball journey as a springboard to...
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Is Padres Prospect Ethan Salas Ready? / Remembering Tommy John
The Padres may have a decision to make with top prospect Ethan Salas. Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell discuss Salas’ rapid rise to Triple-A El Paso, whether the 20-year-old catcher is ready for the major leagues, and how the Padres could use him in a postseason push. Plus, Alex and...
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Fan Friday: Baseball’s Greatest Father-Son Duos
It's National Sons and Daughters Day and Alex Miniak and 3x MLB All-Star Heath Bell celebrate by looking at some of baseball’s most memorable father-son duos, including Tony Gwynn and Tony Gwynn Jr., the Alomars, Griffeys, Bonds, Boones, Tatises and Guerreros. Heath also shares personal stories...
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Mason Miller Making (More) History / $22K Buys a Baseball Dream
Alex Miniak and 3x MLB All-Star Heath Bell hand out Padres superlatives, breaking down Mason Miller's historic pace after earning another NL Reliever of the Month award, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s climb up the franchise home run leaderboard, and why Austin Hays could become an underrated addition to…
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Fan Friday: The Biggest Trades in Padres History
On this Fan Friday edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell revisit some of the biggest trades in San Diego Padres history, debating which deals changed the franchise forever. From Fernando Tatis Jr. and Juan Soto to Trevor Hoffman, Joe Musgrove,...
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Padres Reload for October / Alex's Last-Second Lineup Surprise
The San Diego Padres made a splash at the MLB Trade Deadline, and Alex Miniak, Heath Bell, and San Diego Union-Tribune's Annie Heilbrunn (@sharon_annette) break down what Robbie Ray and Casey Mize bring to the rotation, why GM A.J. Preller prioritized pitching, and what the latest updates on Nick...
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Fan Friday: The Day Nate Colbert Hit Five Home Runs
It's Fan Friday on Bleav in San Diego Baseball! Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell take a trip through Padres history to revisit Nate Colbert's legendary five-home run day, this week in 1972. The guys discuss one of the rarest feats in Major League Baseball history, Colbert's...
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Pitching Chaos in San Diego!! / Baseball's Craziest Injury
Today on Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down the Padres' new "pitching chaos" strategy as the club looks to overcome its starting pitching shortage. The duo discusses whether a swingman-heavy approach can keep San Diego in the playoff race,...
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Fan Friday: Assembling the Padres Avengers for Comic-Con!
The Voice of Petco Park Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell celebrate San Diego Comic-Con by assembling the ultimate Padres Avengers team, matching current Padres players to iconic Marvel heroes based on leadership, power, athleticism, toughness, and more. Which Padre is Captain...
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Should the Padres Buy or Sell? / MLB Umpires Call It Quits
As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell debate whether the San Diego Padres should buy, sell, or find a way to do both. Heath makes the case for maximizing Mason Miller's trade value, while Alex explores more conservative additions that could...
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Fan Friday: Which Padres Jersey Should You Buy?
On this Fan Friday edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell attempt to settle one of the biggest debates for baseball fans: which Padres jerseys are worth buying—and which ones should stay in the drawer. From blank jerseys and Padres legends to...
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Midsummer Classic Recap / Heath Bell's Iconic All-Star Game Slide
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game featured plenty of Padres storylines, and Alex Miniak and Heath Bell break down all the highlights. From Mason Miller overpowering his lone batter with four straight 100+ mph pitches to former Padres Dylan Cease, Nick Martinez, Juan Soto, and Luis Arraez taking the...
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Fan Friday: The Ultimate Padres All-Time All-Star Team
It's Fan Friday and the Voice of Petco Park Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell build the ultimate San Diego Padres all-time All-Star team, going position by position through franchise history. From Tony Gwynn and Trevor Hoffman to Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and a few...
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Padres Slump Solutions / Was Fernando Tatis Jr. Snubbed?
The San Diego Padres are stuck in a midseason slump, and Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break down what’s gone wrong and how the team can turn things around. From a brutal road losing streak and mounting injuries to the mental challenges of escaping a prolonged skid, Heath...
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Dodgers Series Breakdown / Walker Buehler Faces His Former Team
The San Diego Padres dropped two of three to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park, and the series reinforced (again) just how slim the margin for error is against the division's best. Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell break it down game by game, discussing Walker Buehler's...
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Fan Friday: Former Padres in the Mexican League
Remember these Friars? Alex Miniak and Heath Bell take a fun "Where Are They Now?" tour through the Mexican League, catching up on former Padres now playing south of the border, including Daniel "Slam-a-rena" Camarena, Christian Villanueva, "Little Ninja" Alexi Amarista, Yangervis Solarte…
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Padres Breakout Samad Taylor / Heath Bell, P.I.
The Padres may have found an unexpected spark plug in outfielder Samad Taylor. Alex Miniak and Heath Bell break down Taylor's remarkable rise from journeyman to the top of the San Diego Padres lineup, discussing his hitting streak, elite speed, defensive impact, and why his energy has become a...
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Fan Friday: NASCAR Weekend Padres Number Challenge
For this Fan Friday edition of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, the Voice of Petco Park Alex Miniak and 3-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell are joined once again by former Padres pitcher and Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Aaron Harang (@aaronharang39) for a special NASCAR Weekend Number Challenge. With...
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Around the Diamond: Former Padre and Reds Hall of Famer Aaron Harang
Fresh off his induction into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, former Padres and Reds pitcher Aaron Harang (@aaronharang39) joins Alex Miniak and Heath Bell on Bleav in San Diego Baseball. Harang reflects on his journey from Patrick Henry High School and San Diego State to the Major Leagues,...
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Fan Friday: A Visit to Birdland and Baltimore's Camden Yards
Today on Fan Friday, Voice of Petco Park Alex Miniak and 3-time All-Star Heath Bell welcome Baltimore Orioles PA announcer Adrienne Roberson (@adrienne_onmic) for a virtual tour of iconic Oriole Park at Camden Yards. From Eutaw Street and the Bird Bath Splash Zone to the famous Orioles anthem...
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Mason Miller’s Video Game Season / That Tater Is Mashed!
Today on Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and 3x All-Star Heath Bell break down the dominance of Mason Miller, his electric arsenal, and his back-to-back (...to back?) National League Reliever of the Month honors for the San Diego Padres. The guys also discuss whether Fernando Tatis Jr....
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Fan Friday: Big Apple Bagels and Mets-Padres Baseball
It's Fan Friday on Bleav in San Diego Baseball as Alex Miniak and the 3x All-Star Heath Bell celebrate the arrival of the New York Mets to Petco Park by diving into one of the Big Apple's most iconic foods: the bagel. Alex visits Marigold Bagels in North Park to experience that authentic New York...
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Are Hitting Coaches Really to Blame? / Free the Bat Dogs!
Today on Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Heath Bell dive into one of baseball’s hottest debates: do great hitters actually make great hitting coaches? The guys break down unfair criticism surrounding Steven Souza Jr. and the struggling San Diego Padres offense, while exploring the...
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Fan Friday: Baseball Nickname or Top Gun Call Sign?
Alex Miniak and Heath Bell celebrate Fan Friday on Bleav in San Diego Baseball with a summer movie-inspired game of “Baseball Nickname or Top Gun Call Sign,” testing Heath’s knowledge of legendary baseball nicknames and iconic Top Gun call signs. Along the way, the guys uncover just how many…
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Measuring Up to the Dodgers / Tarps Off at Petco Park!
Alex Miniak and Heath Bell break down the Padres’ tightly contested series against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers and debate just how close San Diego is to matching up with the NL West powerhouse. The guys revisit Alex’s rapid-fire Dodgers lineup introductions at Petco Park, discuss the razor-thin...
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Fan Friday: The Force is Strong With Heath Bell
On this Fan Friday episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Heath Bell celebrate Star Wars Weekend at Petco Park against the Athletics with a hilarious Star Wars trivia showdown centered around the original trilogy. Heath’s knowledge is tested on everything from Princess Leia and...
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Gavin Sheets Stays Hot / Alex Drops the Ball
On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Heath Bell break down the breakout season of Padres slugger Gavin Sheets. From clutch late-inning home runs to his growing role as a fan favorite in San Diego, the guys dive into why “Holy Sheets” has become one of the most important...
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Fan Friday: The Heath Bell Card That Wasn’t Heath Bell
On the first-ever “Fan Friday” episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Heath Bell dive into a hilarious edition of “Junk Wax Gems” centered around one of the strangest baseball cards you’ll ever see — a signed Heath Bell card featuring the photo of former Padres pitcher Justin...
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Tatis’ Power Outage / Braves Legends Remembered
Alex Miniak and 3x All-Star Heath Bell dive into the Padres’ offensive struggles despite the team’s winning record, with a focus on Fernando Tatis Jr. and his surprising power outage. The guys discuss whether swing mechanics, lineup construction, or simple bad luck are behind the slow start…
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Building a Winner: Brock Ungricht on USD Baseball and the Modern College Game
On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, hosts Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell welcome University of San Diego Baseball head coach Brock Ungricht to the show. Ungricht discusses the rapid evolution of college baseball, the growing importance of player development, and…
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Padres Spring Primer: Buehler, Castellanos, and NL West Predictions
On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, hosts Alex Miniak and three-time MLB All-Star Heath Bell catch up on a busy stretch a rapidly evolving Padres roster. Alex shares stories from a whirlwind travel schedule during Monster Jam events across the country — including a blizzard in...
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Manfred’s Next Move?: MLB Tournament Talk and Padres Rotation
On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and three-time All-Star Heath Bell kick things off with a celebration as Heath reflects on being inducted into the Tustin High School Hall of Fame alongside former big leaguers Mark Grace and Shawn Green. Heath shares stories of…
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Spring Is Coming: Padres FanFest, Prospects, and Pizza Pies
On this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak and Heath Bell are fresh off Padres FanFest. Alex shares scenes from a sun-soaked day at the ballpark, where players, alumni, and fans reconnected as the new season starts to come into focus. From clubhouse gear being packed for spring...
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From New Hampshire to Petco Park: Alex Miniak’s Major League Break
In this episode of Bleav in San Diego Baseball, Alex Miniak shares his personal journey from minor league announcer in New Hampshire to becoming the Voice of Petco Park. He recounts the intense multi-step audition process in 2014, which included multiple trips to San Diego, national TV exposure,...
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High Cheese: Padres Relocation Rumors and Fan Favorites Return
Three-time All-Star Heath Bell is fresh off Padres Fantasy Camp as he and Alex Miniak tackle recent speculation surrounding Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob and the Padres. Alex breaks down why relocation rumors don’t hold up under even basic scrutiny, with both hosts agreeing the current...
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Bleav in San Diego Baseball is the go-to San Diego Padres podcast for fans who live and breathe Padres baseball. Hosted by Alex Miniak, the iconic Voice of Petco Park and MLB The Show, alongside 3x All-Star Padres closer Heath Bell, this weekly show delivers in-depth Padres baseball talk, postgame breakdowns, and exclusive clubhouse stories.You’ll also get interviews with former Padres players and fan favorites, plus the best of San Diego’s fan culture — from local food and drink to the freshest gear in the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Barrio Logan, and beyond.Follow now on Apple Podcasts for the most authentic and entertaining Padres podcast experience. Also available on Spotify and your favorite podcast app — and Bleav in San Diego Baseball with us!
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